Elena Pero, the historic voice of tennis for Sky Sport, has died at the age of 60. The news was reported by the same broadcaster for which she had worked for over twenty years.
Her last commentary was at Wimbledon, where she called Jannik Sinner's second consecutive victory. Paolo Bertolucci, her long-time commentary partner, paid his final respects by publishing a photo of them together in the booth during that final.
Elena Pero was the reference voice of Italian tennis on television for more than two decades, becoming an icon for fans. Her journey at Sky Sport began over twenty years ago, when she started covering major international tournaments.
Her career was marked by a lasting professional partnership with former tennis player Paolo Bertolucci, with whom she formed a historic duo for over 20 years of commentary. Illness did not stop her from working: she continued to commentate until the very end, with the 2026 Wimbledon final as her last professional commitment, celebrating Jannik Sinner's victory.
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